At Amazon, HR Partners (HRP) provide high-judgment HR support to managers across levels at scale, enabling them to become force multipliers for customer impact and positive employee experience. They demonstrate advanced knowledge of HR policies, processes, and tools, acting as trusted consultants to managers and senior managers. HRPs work backwards from the voice of the manager to deliver personalized experiences and drive large-scale initiatives using technology and simplified processes that match the speed and agility of our business. They operate independently as subject matter experts with deep knowledge of regional programs and policies, collaborating extensively with PXT teams including HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, IXT, Legal, and others to provide integrated people solutions. As established practitioners, they mentor junior team members and shape best practices across the region.
Key job responsibilities
Managers and senior managers collaborate with the HR Partners (HRP)
to support sensitive and often complex employee issues including disciplinary, performance improvement and grievance processes. These channels can include 1:1s, multiple stakeholder meetings, as well as scalable learning formats to educate Managers on relevant people matters. The HRP acts as an influential partner in helping managers with talent and performance management processes, people development, HR policies and implementation of organizational changes at the country or regional level. Thanks to their front-line visibility across businesses, HR Partners are in a position to spot trends, identify emerging needs and address them in collaboration with the appropriate business and HR stakeholders. As a subject matter expert, the HR Partner mentors and guides junior team members.
- Performance Management: Support managers through complex and nuanced performance management cases including performan